News Across Tennessee

Officials cut the ribbon on the Kingsport Public Library's new, temporary location in the Fort Henry Mall on June 6, officially opening the space to the public. The library is utilizing 15,500 square feet of space in the mall for the next 18 months while a contractor works to renovate the entirety...

The city of Columbia has been awarded a Waste Reduction Grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for the purchase of a new recycling truck, enhancing the city’s waste management and sustainability initiatives. The $425,200 purchase of the truck includes the grant...

The city of Harriman has opened its new inclusive and digitally connected playground and learning center at the Michael Dunn Center. The space offers both inclusive, outdoor play and space for digital learning opportunities through the use of fiber internet, accessible desktops, and iPad tablets for...

The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) now has nonstop flights available to Newark, N.J.; Orlando, Fla.; and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; via Spirit Airlines. Flights to Newark and Orlando will take place four times weekly while flights to Ft. Lauderdale will take place three times weekly. This is the...

MAT Industries, LLC, officials announced the company will expand its manufacturing operations in Jackson, Tennessee, investing at least $9 million and creating 30 new jobs. The project comprises the addition of multiple production lines and upon completion, will bring the company’s total headcount...

The city of Goodlettsville and Goodlettsville Industrial Development Board have approved economic incentives to bolster the RiverGate Mall Redevelopment Project, echoing similar approvals granted by the Nashville City Council and Nashville Industrial Development Board. Merus, Inc., (formerly Al...

The Ashland City Fire Department received the "Patriotic Employer" award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, in recognition of its support for the National Guard and Reserve Force.  Col. Don Bradley, (Ret.), representing ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve), presented Chief...

The Tennessee Valley Authority has applied for a license to construct the first small modular reactor in the U.S. at its Clinch River Nuclear Site in Oak Ridge. The application for the BWRX-300 reactor is designed by GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy and will be reviewed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory...

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has secured a public-private partnership between the state, Cheatham County, and Ingram Marine Group to develop the Ashland City River Port project. The project will enhance connectivity with more freight transportation options, reducing congestion...

The town of Nolensville cut the ribbon on several new amenities at Gregory Park financed by a $10,000 donation by Mill Creek Brewing Co. The funding added two concrete game-top tables with built-in seating and a picnic table to the park. Additional concrete cornhole boards are forthcoming. Mill...

Officials with the city of Dresden cut the ribbon on a new, $6 million municipal complex featuring a new City Hall, Police Headquarters, and Fire Headquarters. Funding for the project came in partnership with the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund and Security Bank and Trust Company. The new complex...